Morgan State University Top Questions

Study more! Push yourself to your limits to learn as much as you can, not just so you can get a nice looking grade, but so that it is easier down the road. Stick up for yourself! Fight to learn what you want/need to learn.

Do not take online classes. They are harder than you think. Having a teacher to interact with and help you is way better than having the at home luxury. Do the actual reading assignments. Don't take for granted the help that you've been given. Everything you have been given is a bigger help than you think. It will all be worth the effort in the end.

Learn that life comes with disadvantaes but stay focused and never give up. Have fun in college but only after the work is done.

Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't make it through high school, not even yourself. In order to make you dreams come true you have to believe in yourself and trust that you will make all of the right decisions. Don't ever let you think that you aren't able to complete your senior year, because you can. I did it and so can you. I have faith in you, now where is the faith you have in yourself. Show the world that you can be the first in your generation of family to make it through both high school and college. Remember, you can be your own hero. Good luck with everything life gives you.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that the best thing for your pocket and self esteem is not fit into the "in" crowd. I would also tell myself that choosing a major is very important but the most important thing is to choose one for yourself and not to allow someone else to coax you into a major. A lot of time can be waisted changing majors because you are unsure of what you want to do with your life. I would also tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. I would warn myself about financial aid and explain to myself that working full-time and going to school full-time is possible but highly stressfull thus applying for scholarships are very important. I would also tell myself to becareful who I let in my "inner circle". Everyone who says they are your friend does not always act like it. So when people show you who they are believe them and you life would be that much easier. You may feel lonely at times but you are never alone.

If I could turn back the hands of time and adise myself differently, I would. I would tell myself to take this part of my life more seriously. I would tell myself to start preparing for college because when I was a senior I was not filling out scholarships and fafsa on time. I did them late. I did not take my SAT or ACT seriously or early enough to be able to improve my score if I needed to. I would tell myself to begin searching for colleges early and do not wait until the summer before the Fall semester starts to decide on the right college. I would tell myself to work and save up as much money as I can. Do not waste money because I will not have enough money when I really do need it. I would tell myself to devote time to thinking about my future, not as a student, but beyond college because knowing what I want to do in the long term will help me to better plan what I need to do for the short term.

The advice i would give myself is to learn how to manage my time more wisely. I would also tell myself to look at more scholarships and grants.

If I could go back in time, I would assure my past self that I had what it took to excell in college. Additionally, I would emphasize that the academic struggles I had in High School would not persist in college. After our talk, the past Imani would have the knowledge that she had the discipline and work ethic to make it. Essentially, I would tell her that she was just as intelligent as the students in the honors programs and classes. Her confidence would be boosted. Imani would know that her dreams of attending college would come to furition. Most of all I would tell her not to be discouraged by her failure. Failing only means that she has to work harder and not give up.

Dear High School Me, Make sure that you stay organized and on top of all of your assignments. College is about geting a rythm so you can get things done. All that is needed is you go to class, complete all assignments, and study outside of class. Do not worry about partying and other outside distractions. Just let the party come to you. Make sure you build a strong network of friends in both your current field of study and others. Learn from those around you because they will have much to offer. Remember that you are in school not just to learn, but also to prepare yourself for the real world.

i would advice people to get more involved with organaztions and buckle down and study